The Universal Guide to the Night Sky, 9781760763121
Paperback
Explore the universe: Your ultimate guide to stargazing, anywhere.
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The Universal Guide to the Night Sky

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  • Paperback

    144 pages

  • Release Date

    28 August 2023

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Summary

Unlock the Universe: A Stargazing Adventure

“Lisa takes us right from the beginning of our stargazing adventure, from setting ourselves up to view the sky, to a tour of the galaxy, to discovering and learning about planets and celestial objects.

This is a terrific book. Compact in nature, but really brimming with information to fill young minds and encourage them to investigate the world above us.” – Jane Stephens, GoodReading

Wherever you are in this world - whether…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781760763121
ISBN-10:1760763128
Series:Universal Guide
Author:Sophie Beer, Lisa Harvey Smith
Publisher:Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
Imprint:Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:144
Release Date:28 August 2023
Weight:320g
Dimensions:20mm x 211mm x 158mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

With its numerous resources (websites, apps, and tips), this is the perfect guide to using our eyes, binoculars, telescopes, cameras - and minds - to discover our universe. Whether you’re interested in moons, planets, stars, galaxies, or worlds beyond, this fun and informative book is for you. Highly recommended for ages 8+. – Athina Clarke * Readings online *

About The Author

Sophie Beer

Lisa Harvey-Smith is an award-winning astronomer and Professor at the University of New South Wales. In 2018 she was appointed as the Australian Government’s Ambassador for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). She is the author of The Secret Life of Stars, Little Book, BIG Universe, Aliens and Other Worlds, When Galaxies Collide and best-selling children’s book Under the Stars.

Sophie Beer is an author and illustrator who revels in colour, shape, and texture. Living by one simple rule - art should never be boring - she primarily works in children’s and editorial illustrations. Her clients include Google, Disney/Pixar, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Hardie Grant Egmont, Scholastic UK, Penguin Random House Australia, Simon & Schuster New York, and many more. When she’s not illustrating and writing, she thinks a lot about books, animals and equality.

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